Ionata is the son of former FSU offensive lineman Joey Ionata, who played for the Seminoles from 1984-88. Ionata was a full-time starter during his final two years with the program and was an AP All-American honorable mention in 1988. The younger Ionata also has an older brother, Joseph Ionata, who signed with Alabama in 2023.

The Florida native has built a strong relationship with Hand and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn dating back to their time at UCF. He picked up an offer from the Knights and vis

Florida State's coaching staff is staying busy on the road. The Seminoles have been traveling all over the country to meet with prospects and extend new scholarship offers. Head coach Mike Norvell and defensive coordinator Tony White made their way through the Sunshine State on Wednesday.

On Friday, FSU head coach Mike Norvell made his way through the Sunshine State. He took the time to drop through Pace High School to visit with four-star offensive lineman Grant Wise. The Seminoles are clearly making Wise a priority along the trenches as offensive line coach Herb Hand was in to see him earlier this week.

FSU, which is already spending nearly $300 million to renovate Doak Campbell Stadium, can’t afford to fire Mike Norvell

Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell promised in a Booster meeting Tuesday that his 2025 team will represent FSU the way it "deserves."

The Florida State Seminoles are gearing up for spring camp ... ahead of what could be a significant year for head coach Mike Norvell and the 'Noles. Norvell held a "Vision of Excellence New ...

Sep 21, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell before a game against the California Golden Bears at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images / Melina Myers-Imagn Images

He couldn’t slam the door on 2024 fast enough. FSU’s dreadful 2-10 season hadn’t formally flatlined when Seminoles football coach Mike Norvell began plotting ways to resuscitate his beleaguered program.

Losses to Georgia Tech, Boston College and Memphis started the year from hell. There were blowout losses and some close defeats in ACC play. The Seminoles finished the season by getting whacked by rival Florida, 31-11. National title runner-up Notre Dame beat FSU, 52-3.

Florida State football' s early enrollees want to make a good impression in their first year as Seminoles. FSU signed 20 freshmen, and 15 have already enrolled. Unfortunately, there won't be a spring showcase this year, so fans won't be able to witness the incoming players being put on display at Doak Campbell Stadium.

with his upcoming trip being set to Mike Norvell's Florida State this weekend. On Monday, Thomas confirmed the news on X, tagging Norvell and FSU wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator Tim ...